2001 San Francisco 49ers schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 12-4-0 | 0-1 | 5979 | 3664 | 2315 | 21 | 347 | 5322 | 3645 | 1677 | 35 | 310 |
The San Francisco 49ers' fifty-sixth season was in 2001, and it was the fifth season Steve Mariucci served as the head coach of the team. The 49ers played their home games at 3Com Park. They finished the year 12-4-0 in the regular season but they lost their first playoff game to the Green Bay Packers 25-15. At the end of the season, Garrison Hearst was awarded with the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Atlanta Falcons | 16-13 | ||
| Week 2 | St. Louis Rams | 26-30 | ||
| Week 3 | @ | New York Jets | 19-17 | |
| Week 4 | Carolina Panthers | 24-14 | ||
| Week 5 | @ | Atlanta Falcons | 37-31 | |
| Week 7 | @ | Chicago Bears | 31-37 | |
| Week 8 | Detroit Lions | 21-13 | ||
| Week 9 | New Orleans Saints | 28-27 | ||
| Week 10 | @ | Carolina Panthers | 25-22 | |
| Week 11 | @ | Indianapolis Colts | 40-21 | |
| Week 12 | Buffalo Bills | 35-0 | ||
| Week 13 | @ | St. Louis Rams | 14-27 | |
| Week 14 | Miami Dolphins | 21-0 | ||
| Week 15 | Philadelphia Eagles | 13-3 | ||
| Week 16 | @ | Dallas Cowboys | 21-27 | |
| Week 17 | @ | New Orleans Saints | 38-0 |
Playoffs
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Round | @ | Green Bay Packers | 15-25 |
2001 San Francisco 49ers Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Steve Mariucci Offensive Coordinator: Greg Knapp Defensive Coordinator: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Quarterbacks Coach: Greg Olson Wide Receivers Coach: George Stewart Offensive Line Coach: Pat Morris Running Backs Coach: Tom Rathman Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Offensive Assistant Coach: Andy Sugarman Offensive Quality Control Coach: Jason Tarver Defensive Line Coach: Dwaine Board Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Assistant Secondary Coach: Brett Maxie Defensive Assistant Coach: Chris Beake Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dan Quinn Special Teams Coach: Bruce DeHaven Strength Development Coordinator: Terrell Jones Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway Director of Pro Personnel: Bill McPherson Equipment Manager: Kevin Lartigue Intern Athletic Trainer: Manny Rivera Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Guy McIntyre, Curtis Buckley